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Ohio Valley River Adventure - REGISTRATION OPEN

 

September 29, 2023
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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McConnelsville to Marietta



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Ohio Valley Chapter ACBS/LBOA River Adventure 
McConnelsville → Marietta
September 29- October 1, 2023

• Starting point: McConnelsville’s Ramp #18/south of Lock #7 on State route 376 (2555 St. Rt. 376N, 43756) near the Morgan County Fair Grounds (178 miles/ 3 hours from Cincinnati by car).
• Note: Lock #4 at Beverly has been under repair and it should be open. If not, we will reach out to everyone with Plan B.

Lodging:
Friday - Sunday: We have a block of rooms at the Lafayette Hotel in Marietta, Ohio. Rate: $112 to $157/night, PH: (740) 373-5522     Reserve your room ASAP      Block name: Antique Boat Society 

CUTOFF DATE:
Sept. 15, 2023. After this date call Michael Lloyd (859) 240-2645, Jim Lawson (859) 512-4682 or Dennis Ryan (513) 617-5124. We will try to help secure a room for you.

Schedule of Events:
Friday, September 29
Group to Depart McConnelsville ramp at 11:00 AM. We will travel downriver through 5 Civil War era locks on the Muskingum River to Marietta, Ohio.
Friday evening in Marietta: Explore the charming town. Cocktails, dinner and an all-around good time on the roof of the weather permitting. Trust me…this is a lot of fun! Marietta is a very walkable town for all of our events.

Saturday, September 30
Marietta is a fun town full of antique stores, art galleries, museums, gift shops, wine cellar, brewery, Farmers market, etc. There are trolley tours of the town, a people’s theatre, and many good restaurants. We are working on a lunch cruise to a local yacht club. More details to follow.  Dinner: Austyn’s Restaurant, 130 Front Street, 6:30 PM

Sunday, October 1
Breakfast at the hotel before departing at 10:00 AM. The Muskingham Fair Grounds ramp can be used to pull your boat, approximately one mile up the Muskingham from Marietta.

Other Details
 • We will leave our vehicles and trailers at the McConnelsville ramp. We will drive back Friday or Saturday to pick up our vehicles (a 30 min. drive) and rides will be available to McConnelsville.

• For Information Contact Michael Lloyd ([email protected]) at 859-240-2645
Email Registration to Michael Lloyd at [email protected] OR Mail Registration to Michael Lloyd, 511 Oak Hill Court, Ft. Wright, KY 41011 OR FAX to (859) 342-5445

REGISTRATION FORM 

Name_________________________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________________________

Passengers___________________________   _________________________________   ____________________________

Cell Phone #_______________________  

Boat year_________ Size____________ Manufacturer______________________

Model: _________________________

Engine/motor make_________________________HP_____________

Are you willing/able to take additional passengers? Yes___ No___

Please send registration ASAP via email to [email protected]  or via
fax (859) 342-5445